Thank you for sending this sincere message to our members.  It does mean a lot to those of us that have been severely impacted.

Bekki

Bekki Drewlo RN, BSN, MPA | HC Clinical Manager

Fairview Home Care and Hospice

Office: 651-257-7830 | Cell: 651-210-5419 | Fax 651-257-8852

From: mhcabod@list.mnhomecare.org <mhcabod@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Kathy Messerli
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 4:10 PM
To: MHCABOD@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: FW: A Statement from MHCA Executive Director

After the weekend, we experience, it felt like MHCA needed to make a statement. For those of you outside of Region 5, I wanted to share the following email that we sent to Region 5 members (primary contact only). While there are some protests in communities around the state, I believe the metro is facing more safety concerns so we targeted the email.

Be Well,

Kathy Messerli

Executive Director

Minnesota HomeCare Association

2550 University Ave. W.,  Ste. 350 S | St. Paul, MN 55114-1900

Direct: 651.635.0038 | Main: 651.635.0607

Toll-free: 866.607.0607 | Fax: 651.635.0043

www.mnhomecare.org | kmesserli@mnhomecare.org

Mission: MHCA represents and supports Minnesota home care providers committed to high quality home care services.

Vision: MHCA will shape the home care landscape to improve and sustain quality home care services.

From: Kathy Messerli <kmesserli@mnhomecare.org>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 3:57 PM
To: Kathy Messerli <kmesserli@mnhomecare.org>
Subject: A Statement from MHCA Executive Director

We at MHCA are disheartened by the tragic death of George Floyd and the elevated pain that this has brought about. Our hearts are heavy with the civil unrest that is happening in our communities. We proudly stand with our communities of color as we navigate this difficult time together. The home care industry consists of and serves people of all racial and ethnic groups. We will continue to strive for equality for all.

In addition to our concerns about humanity, we are concerned about the safety of you and your staff. If you are serving clients in the areas of unrest, please be mindful of the activities in the area. I encourage you to consider re-scheduling non-essential visits and monitoring your clients to ensure they are safe. Also, it is wise to ensure your staff are educated on your agency’s emergency preparedness protocol for handling potential situations.

We want to know how your services are affected by the unrest, if at all. If there is anything we might be able to help with, please reach out to Mandy Rubenstein.  

Stay safe.

Kathy Messerli
Executive Director

Minnesota HomeCare Association, 2550 University Ave. W., Ste. 350 S, St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 651.635.0607  or  866.607.0607  |  F: 651.635.0043  |  www.mnhomecare.org  |  membership@mnhomecare.org

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